Senior Policy Manager, Western Water

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet.

Through a collaborative, nonpartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With over 1,000 staff and more than 2.6 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more ubon.org and on Facebook and Instagram @audubonsociety.

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Senior Policy Manager, Western Water to support policy efforts and government affairs functions to advance Audubon’s mission and bird conservation objectives under Audubon’s Strategic Plan. The Senior Policy Manager will play a key role in implementing Audubon’s vision for transformative water policy solutions by working in collaboration with other national, regional, and state staff and external partners.

This position reports to the Policy Director, Water. This position is classified as hybrid, in accordance with Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of Audubon's office in Washington, D.C.

$107,000 - $120, 000 / year

Provide input to the Policy Director, Water and Senior Director, Water for Birds and People, on development of Audubon’s water policy agenda. Develop and implement strategies to support the efforts of policy staff working across the Western United States on federal, regional, and state water policy initiatives. Support a multi-organizational group of NGOs working for federal funding and policy focused on building resilience for the Colorado River Basin.

Lead coordination efforts and participate in advocacy activities in Congress, as well as federal and state administrative branches and agencies, to advance conservation objectives. Review, analyze, and write comments on environmental documents, proposed regulations and policies. Collaborate with Audubon’s D.C. government affairs and policy teams and Audubon’s relevant consultants on Western Water related policy issues and develop strong and effective working relationships with staff across the Audubon network, including state and regional offices.

Work with communications and policy staff to support Audubon’s Western Water policy conservation priorities to include writing public policy position documents, fact sheets, articles, newsletters, action alerts, press releases, and social media posts. Build and maintain working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including NGO partners, federal legislative offices and officials, and federal and state agencies. Collaborate with Audubon’s development team on grant report, deliverable, and proposal writing, as appropriate.

Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts. Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities. Maintain and foster a culture of safety. Other job-related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in political science, natural resources, or related field. 7+ years…